as in comforting
making one feel good inside
Sarah was deeply touched by the heartwarming welcome she received from her relatives in Israel
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Recent Examples of heartwarming
Reyna chimed in with a heartwarming memory of getting locked out during a family gathering, showcasing how laughter and love weave through the fabric of family traditions.
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Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
Celebrate that unbreakable bond with this heartwarming nameplate necklace, which is both hypoallergenic and water-resistant.
—Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
Dad Searching for 4-Year-Old's Bear That Plays Late Mom's Heartbeat and Was Accidentally Donated to Goodwill
Of course, all the effort was worth it to see her sister's reaction, and the heartwarming moment was captured in a second TikTok, which has received hundreds of thousands of views.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
The hilarious and heartwarming stop-motion film was released in 2012 and also stars Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Essence, 31 Oct. 2024
Celebrate that unbreakable bond with this heartwarming nameplate necklace, which is both hypoallergenic and water-resistant.
—Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024
Dad Searching for 4-Year-Old's Bear That Plays Late Mom's Heartbeat and Was Accidentally Donated to Goodwill
Of course, all the effort was worth it to see her sister's reaction, and the heartwarming moment was captured in a second TikTok, which has received hundreds of thousands of views.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
The hilarious and heartwarming stop-motion film was released in 2012 and also stars Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara and Winona Ryder.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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But Jia En’s encouraging news is rejected by Adik, whose self-destructive impulses and lingering anger over past events trigger a tragedy that forces the brothers to flee their home and become fugitives.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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For all the encouraging signs from the global year of elections, the most important question—whether American democracy can withstand four years of attempts to subvert it—remains contested.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the study, a team of researchers led by the neuroscientists Francis Lee at Weill Cornell Medicine and Anjali Rajadhyaksha at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University blocked the rewarding properties of opioids in mice while preserving the drugs’ analgesic effects.Richard A. Friedman, The Atlantic, 29 Nov. 2024
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For me, the seeking out of little treats is as rewarding as the consumption of them, which means that finding small things to give as gifts does double duty—as a little treat for myself and another.Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024
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Though Charles moves into Pacific View to smoke out the thief, Schur presents an ecosystem of distinct characters who have made fulfilling lives for themselves in this building.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Conducting a financial needs analysis and working with a certified professional to explore annuities and other financial options can make a significant difference in securing a fulfilling retirement.Dr. Aman Alzubier, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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One plant’s connection to our climate dates back roughly 50 million years to a time when Earth was too warm for polar ice caps.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 22 Nov. 2024
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What’s worse, the vast majority of marketing and public relations campaigns seem to be designed to take advantage of one of the most potentially loving and charitable times of the year.Drew Gerber, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Now her bride or her groom are forever haunted by her in the most loving way.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024
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So that felt like one of the most gratifying things.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2024
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Set Up Bite-Sized, Gratifying Tasks One strategy is to transform security responsibilities into bite-sized, gratifying tasks.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Heartwarming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartwarming. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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